PM2.5
Particulate matter smaller than 2.5 micrometers in diameter that can penetrate deep into the lungs and enter the bloodstream. Exposure is linked to heart disease, stroke, lung cancer, and respiratory illness, and is a major driver of environmental health disparities.
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